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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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